The Beiruter

Regional allies and U.S. military assessments helped persuade Washington to pause threats of military action against Iran amid diplomatic outreach, conditions on the ground, and concerns about broader escalation.

Lebanon stands at a crossroads as regional upheaval, Iran’s internal crisis, and shifting alliances reshape its security, economy, and political future amid fragile recovery efforts.

A forgotten episode of World War II and the Suez Crisis reveals how Lebanon became a stage for imperial conflict, personal tragedy, and regional power shifts.

The collapse of Assad’s rule has turned Syria into a frontline where Turkish expansion and Israeli security doctrines increasingly collide.

A look at the origins of the idea that Lebanon must be the last Arab country to sign a peace agreement with Israel.

Lebanon’s Christmas reflections mix dark humor and fragile hope, as dreams of peace, electricity, and normal life persist despite decades of disappointment.

Lebanon’s 1949 armistice shows the country once acted as a sovereign state.

Military defeat, failed leadership, and empty slogans weakened Arab Nationalism, enabling Political Islam’s rise.

The May 17, 1983 Agreement shows that Lebanon cannot negotiate or enforce any deal without full state authority and a monopoly over armed force.